Coral Creek Trail

About this trail

Coral Creek Trail is a 87.7 km out and back trail in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone. It runs 43.8 km each way. The route gains 2,188 m in total and tops out at 2,428 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 27 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Coral Creek Canyon Trail at 0.8 km and Coral Creek Canyon Viewpoint Access at 1.5 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 22.9 km and 41.6 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Coral Creek. Also used for backpacking.

Highest point 2,428 m, lowest 1,408 m, 2,188 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 39% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 31.2 kmJob PassPass or saddle

Good for

• Hiking, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Views, River or creek, Alpine

Rankings

• 2in Best backpacking trails in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone
• 5in Best hikes with views in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone
• 6in Best hikes in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone
• 12in Best backpacking trails in David Thompson Country

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.1623° N, 116.5041° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Coral Ridge RouteHard · 5.5 km · 682 m gain · 1.0 km away
• Coral Creek Canyon Forest TrailEasy · 3.7 km · 122 m gain · 1.1 km away
• Cline CanyonEasy · 1.7 km · 70 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Pinto Lake TrailHard · 85.4 km · 2,757 m gain · 1.5 km away
• Coral Creek Canyon TrailModerate · 6.8 km · 236 m gain · 1.7 km away
• Cline River Canyon ViewpointEasy · 2.5 km · 53 m gain · 1.9 km away